Workers' Compensation Senior Counsel

Travelers • San Diego, CA

1d • $132,800 - $219,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Workers' Compensation Senior Counsel at Travelers will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling. This role involves using legal expertise and litigation skills to independently manage a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, delivering optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. The Senior Counsel will also mentor less experienced attorneys. Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning the attorney as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. The team handles litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company, taking cases from inception through trial and appeal.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 7 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings.
• Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
• Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
• Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
• Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
• Initiate special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program: When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account.
• Pension Plan: 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually.
• Paid Holidays: Nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: Includes tools, discounts and resources to achieve wellness goals and caregiving needs.
• Mental Health Program: Provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior